Guide to Blacksmiths New South Wales Australia

Blacksmiths lies on the narrow strip between the ocean and Lake Macquarie, on the northern side of Swansea Channel between Belmont and Swansea.

Known For

• A long patrolled surf beach
• Grannies Pool, a calm lagoon for children
• The breakwall at the channel mouth

It is a small, flat suburb of beach houses with the sea at the end of every street. For visitors it is all about the sand.

Things To Do in Blacksmiths

Blacksmiths Beach

The beach is the southern end of Nine Mile Beach, which runs unbroken to Redhead. The surf club patrols in season, and the waves are usually gentler here than further north. Four-wheel drives with a permit can use parts of the beach.

Grannies Pool

Behind the breakwall a shallow lagoon fills with the tide. It has no waves and a sandy bottom, and it is a favourite with families who have small children.

The breakwall

Walk out along the northern wall of Swansea Channel to watch boats cross the bar. It is also a popular fishing platform.

Where To Stay

There is a holiday park by the beach and plenty of holiday houses. Belmont and Swansea have motels.

Eat & Drink

Blacksmiths has a small group of shops with a cafe and takeaways. Swansea and Belmont have more.

Getting to Blacksmiths

Blacksmiths is on the Pacific Highway, 30 minutes south of Newcastle.